Job Description
Financial Controller\n\nHybrid working - One day per week in the London office \nFull-time\nExcellent benefits Company Description\n\nOur client is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. They are the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organisational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States.\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Financial Controller works closely with the Finance Team and reports directly to the CFO.
This role is responsible for managing financial performance reporting, month-end close activities, close collaboration with sales team, and verifying financial transactions to ensure accuracy, effective reporting, and compliance. Additionally, the Financial Controller will lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance finance processes. \n\nJob Purpose \n\nThe purpose of this role is to control the reporting of the 5 entities, provide internal financial reports including preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly closing.
In today's rapidly evolving world, digital and technology play a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage across all industries. The transformative power of digital solutions and technological advancements has reshaped the way businesses operate, enhancing connectivity, streamlining processes, and unlocking new opportunities for growth and development. All decisions should drive the integration of AI technologies to improve financial operations.
\n\nKey Accountabilities \n\nBudgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and report any variances \nInternal Controls: Develop and maintain robust internal control policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial operations \nCash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash balances, managing debt, and ensuring liquidity \nCompliance and Regulatory Obligations: Ensure all financial activities comply with statutory laws and financial regulations \nAudit Management: Assist in the annual external audit process and prepare statutory financial statements \nFinancial Strategy Support: Support the CFO and senior leadership in developing and implementing financial strategies \nTeam Development: Assist the finance team with training and development \nProcess Improvement: Streamline and improve accounting operations and financial systems \nRisk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial health \nDrive AI Development in Finance Processes Responsibilities \n\nManage all the internal financial performance reporting for the management and CEO at weekly/monthly frequency, ensuring 100% data quality and timeliness for both standard and ad-hoc reporting. \nControl commission calculation for Sales Team \nMonth-end close with the Chief Accountant, revenue recognition, Event P&L, and Cashflow. \nCoordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
\nLead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial processes, including automation of reporting, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection. \nSet up new systems together with the Chief Accountant. \nKeep up to date and comply with financial policies and regulations.
\nProactively cooperate with other departments to integrate AI solutions into finance processes. Qualifications\n\nAAT qualification or University or college degree in Finance / Economics. \nACCA/ACA/CIMA \nMinimum 2 years of experience in financial reporting and controlling.
\nStrong Excel skills (functions, formulas, and Pivot are a must). \nSharp analytical and problem-solving skills. \nHigh level of precision.
\nGood stakeholder management and communication skills, ability to work in a team. \nAbility to deliver under pressure with strict deadlines. \nEnthusiastic and hard-working person who wants career progression and the chance to move up within our business.
\nExperience with Business Central and SalesForce is an advantage. \nAmbitious and hungry to be successful. \nExperience with AI technologies and their application in finance processes is highly desirable